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Before a Spoleto show in the Cistern yard
(Photo courtesy of Abby Rosenthal)
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In honor of the Festival and all that it brings to Charleston, my May newsletter is dedicated to all things Spoleto. Enjoy, and see you at a show!
Sincerely,
Leize Gaillard
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Planning your Spoleto 
Even the most seasoned Spoleto-goer can feel a little overwhelmed by the breadth of offerings each year. For those of you who have not yet honed your own Spoleto-planning method, I offer a simple-to-use planner to get you started. Download your planner
While you're working on your calendar, here are some quick tips to keep in mind:
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Individual Spoleto budgets vary wildly, and a limited budget need not hamper one's Spoleto experience! If you plan wisely, you can have a rounded Spoleto with as little as $100. Two ways to stretch your budget further: Focus on lower-profile performances, and consider limited view seating.
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We all have personal preferences for performing arts genres--for me, dance is always enjoyed. Theatre? Not as much. Don't be afraid to stack your Spoleto tickets in the genre(s) of your choice. It's your Festival--no one said you had to go to the opera (unless, of course, opera is your thing!).
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When finalizing your festival schedule, try to space out your events as evenly as possible. Shows three nights in a row will wear out even the most avid patron. Spacing out your calendar will help ward-off fatigue and will keep your Festival momentum smooth and steady.
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Favorite Neighborhoods for Spoleto Patrons
Patrons from all over the Charleston area and beyond enjoy the Festival each year, but Spoleto season is a particularly wonderful time to be a resident of downtown Charleston. Among downtown's neighborhoods, there are a few that are standouts for those who want to live amongst the Spoleto action.
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Spoleto Headquarters on George Street in Ansonborough
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If there was ever a heart to the Spoleto Festival, it would be Ansonborough.
Even with the Gaillard Center temporarily closed and under construction, Ansonborough remains an anchor for the Festival, housing Spoleto's headquarters building on George Street.
Ansonborough homes are situated within walking distance of all of Spoleto's downtown venues as well as some of Charleston's favorite spots for a pre- or post- show dinner like Cru Cafe and FIG.
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Dock Street Theatre on Church Street in the French Quarter
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As the city's oldest neighborhood, the French Quarter is charming all year long, but it seems to have a special magic during the Spoleto Festival.
With daily chamber music and theatre performances throughout the Festival, patrons spill in and out of the Dock Street Theatre several times a day, creating a steady buzz that reminds us all that Spoleto is upon us.
The French Quarter is also a hub for the concurrent local/regional Piccolo Spoleto Festival, which features events and performances at the the Footlight Players Theatre, the Huguenot Church, and the City Gallery at Waterfront Park.
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Gaillard-Bennett House on Montagu Street in Harleston Village
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Bordering the Cistern Yard, Meminger Auditorium, Sotille Theatre, and Emmett Robinson Theatre, even those in the furthest corners of the Harleston Village are never more than a 15 minute walk from the venues that house some of Spoleto's most talked about shows.
Harleston Village also borders a number of favorite spots perfect for a quick, pre-show bite-- Caviar and Bananas, Queen Street Grocery, and Leaf, to name a few--and is a quick walk to King Street if you're not quite ready to call it it night after the curtain closes.
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MY PICKS FOR SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA 2014
Click on each to learn more, or
for a list of all 2014 shows
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